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Just seen this on sky sports. Thoughts?
Andrew Flintoff has announced plans to become a professional boxer.
The former England cricket captain will be trained by Barry McGuigan and intends to make his pro debut in Manchester in November.
Flintoff's preparations will be filmed for a television documentary, and he said: "This is an amazing opportunity to try a sport that I love, to be tutored by a man I respect and admire and, at the age of 34, the chance to become a professional sportsman again.
"It's a huge challenge - probably the biggest I have ever undertaken, especially in such a short time-frame. I have a long road ahead and a lot of work in front of me. The stakes are high."
But Flintoff is yet to be granted - or even to apply for - a British Boxing Board of Control licence, according to the organisation's general secretary.
Robert Smith said: "An application can take three to four weeks or longer depending on the circumstances. He will have to pass medicals and there are measures in place to see whether an applicant can actually box."
Andrew Flintoff has announced plans to become a professional boxer.
The former England cricket captain will be trained by Barry McGuigan and intends to make his pro debut in Manchester in November.
Flintoff's preparations will be filmed for a television documentary, and he said: "This is an amazing opportunity to try a sport that I love, to be tutored by a man I respect and admire and, at the age of 34, the chance to become a professional sportsman again.
"It's a huge challenge - probably the biggest I have ever undertaken, especially in such a short time-frame. I have a long road ahead and a lot of work in front of me. The stakes are high."
But Flintoff is yet to be granted - or even to apply for - a British Boxing Board of Control licence, according to the organisation's general secretary.
Robert Smith said: "An application can take three to four weeks or longer depending on the circumstances. He will have to pass medicals and there are measures in place to see whether an applicant can actually box."
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